Lower Portland vs Sackville North
The verdict
Lower Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.99M in Sackville North. Sackville North rates higher for transport (16 vs 10). Sackville North is closer to the coast (23.0 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
Lower PortlandSackville North
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 23 |
| Transport | 10 | 16 |
| Education | 38 | 38 |
| Liveability | 14 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 711 | 388 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,965 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 20.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Lower Portland Stable · Sackville North Stable
Property
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.55M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 258 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 141 | 515 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 141 | 1,289 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,798 | 7,474 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Portland · Sackville North
Transport
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 182 | 166 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 16.8 km |
Liveability
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.7 km | 51.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.0 km | 16.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Portland | Sackville North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 711 | 388 |
| Estimated 2025 | 724 | 395 |
| Projected 2041 | 742 | 405 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lower Portland or Sackville North?
Lower Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.99M.
Which has better public transport, Lower Portland or Sackville North?
Sackville North has the higher transport score (Lower Portland 10/100 vs Sackville North 16/100).
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